Students in Fourth Grade music classes just finished composing and notating original songs for the recorder in G pentatonic. This week they began their unit on Instruments of the Orchestra. Students will learn about the method of sound production for each instrument and will design and create their own woodwind, string, brass, or percussion instrument.

Tap! Scrape! Shake! and Turkeys

First graders are learning about ways to make sound on classroom percussion instruments and categorizing them as "tappers," "scrapers," or "shakers." We also noticed the different shapes of the instruments and thought it would be fun to use the shapes and create turkey sculptures. Have a look at some of the very creative collaborations among first graders this week!

PSO Percussion Trio Pictures!

The students really enjoyed their time with the percussion trio on Monday!

Princeton Symphony Orchestra BRAVO

The fourth grade enjoyed a visit from the percussion trio of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra on Monday 10/24. As part of their BRAVO education outreach program, musicians of the orchestra travel to local elementary schools and share their talents and knowledge with children in second through fourth grade. Pictures to come!